feud

feud ¹  (fyd)

n.

A bitter, often prolonged quarrel or state of enmity, especially such a state of hostilities between two families or clans.

intr.v. feud·ed, feud·ing, feuds

To carry on or perpetuate a bitter quarrel or state of enmity.

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[Alteration (probably influenced by feud²) of Middle English fede, from Old French faide, of Germanic origin.]

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feud

Noun

long and bitter hostility between two families, clans, or individuals

Verb

to carry on a feud [Old French feide]

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feud

fief.

See also: Property and Ownership

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	feud - a bitter quarrel between two parties conflict, struggle, battle - an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs" blood feud, vendetta - a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other
Verb	1.	feud - carry out a feud; "The two professors have been feuding for years" fight, struggle, contend - be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"

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feud

noun 1. hostility, row, conflict, argument, faction, falling out, disagreement, rivalry, contention, quarrel, grudge, strife, bickering, vendetta, discord, enmity, broil, bad blood, estrangement, dissension

verb 2. quarrel, row, clash, dispute, fall out, contend, brawl, war, squabble, duel, bicker, be at odds, be at daggers drawn

Translations

feud [fjuːd] n (= hostility) → enemistad f (= quarrel); disputa;

a family feud → una pelea familiar

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feud [fjuːd] n → querelle f, dispute f

vi → se quereller, se disputer;

a family feud → une querelle de famille

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feud [fjuːd] n → Streit m

vi → im Streit liegen;

a family feud → ein Familienstreit m

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feud [fjuːd] n → contesa, lotta

vi → essere in lotta;

a family feud → una lite in famiglia